Os2u3 kingfisher photo walk around click on thumbnail photo to see a larger picture, then use your browsers back button to return to this page. The british at the time named all their planes typhoon, swordfish, hurricane, firefly, etc, etc and they called this plane the kingfisher. Soft cover, landscape a4 format, 72 pages plus covers. Vought os2u kingfisher, airfix 172 plastic models world. I would love to see an fsk version of this rare modeled float plane. Home aircraft manuals sz vought sikorsky os2u kingfisher these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Performance was modest because of its light engine. Click through the available thumbnails to enlarge the images.
Mike grant shares with us his mind blowing 172 airfixmpc os2u kingfisher. After pouring over these pictures and seeing the weathering possibilities i was hooked and had to build the kit. I think my fascination of this plane comes from my dad telling me a bunch of stories of his time in the navy watching the kingfisher getting launched off the battleship catapult and being retrieved with the crane. Vought sikorsky os2u kingfisher paperback january 1, 2009 by kev darling author see all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. The naval aircraft factory built 300 similar aircraft, designated os2u1. Kingfisher childrens books 2017 catalog by kingfisher. The kingfisher soon found itself in navy service with 54 os2u1s ordered.
Os2u1 kingfisher in the prewar markings of vo1, uss arizona. References navy serial number search results os2u 3 kingfisher 5985. Jul 14, 2009 discussion vought os2u kingfisher electric warbirds. Cwpa3this is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second. It was a compact midwing monoplane, with a large central float and small stabilizing floats. Vought os2u kingfisher with rescued airmen off truk on 1 may 1944 80g227991. It is quite frankly one of kitty hawks best offerings to date. Os2u kingfisher from classic warship publishing item number. The os2u was the main shipboard observation seaplane used by the united states navy during world. These books are great for doing some preassembly research though they are obviously limited in scope due to their size.
The vought os2u kingfisher is an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. The os2u occasionally performed airsea rescues, of which the most dramatic was the rescue of several downed aviators from truk lagoon during the hailstone raid. Afterwards, was displayed, partially restored, at the malcolm green aircraft museum, whaleworld, albany, wa in 2004. Vought os2u2 3 kingfisher 1942 coast guard aviation. Feb 21, 2018 the os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs. Kitty hawk 2 scale os2u1 kingfisher by larry goodell. A fantastic price for anyone interested in these workhorses of the us navy scout plane fleet. The os2u would become one of the most important surfaceship aircraft of the war for the us navy. The os2u kingfisher was designed in the late 1930s as an intended replacement for the biplane curtiss soc seagull, but in the event both aircraft would end up serving together. The os2u was the main shipboard observation aircraft used by the united states navy during. Navy service on may 23, 1941 the same week as the royal navys frantic hunt for the german battleship bismarck, in part with observation aircraft. Navys primary shipbased, scout and observation aircraft during world war ii. This was followed by an order for 158 os2u2s the majority of which were wheeled examples and 1006 os2u3s. The os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power.
Il vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Vought os2u kingfisher of vo1 is recovered by uss arizona bb39 on 6 september 1941 80g66109. If you would prefer a particular manual to be supplied as a paper copy, please contact us for a quotation. In december1939, the navy issued a followon contract for 158 improved kingfishers, 45 as seaplanes and 1 as landplane. Vought os2u kingfisher australia 6 great britain 3 netherlands 1 ussrrussia 1 usa 11. Naming mess no such thing as os2u kingfisher the plane was a us plane serving in the navy with the designation os2u, os being a mission prefix for observationscout. I saw this kit at the 2016 nats in columbia, sc and had to have it. His latest book is united states naval aviation, 19191941. Vought sikorsky os2u kingfisher by kev darling nook book. See more ideas about kingfisher, flying boat and military aircraft. I purchased it to give me some ideas before building a 148 scale revell os2u. Os2u 3 kingfisher photo walk around click on thumbnail photo to see a larger picture, then use your browsers back button to return to this page.
All results related to vought os2u kingfisher found on 80 scale modeling websites and the scalemates kit database. It was capable of flying for up to six hours at 70 mph using special flaps and ailerons. Number 111 in the very familiar warpaint series by guideline, this book follows their tried and true format. Vought delivered 368 os2u3s in 1941, and an additional 638 were completed in 1942, when production was terminated. Vought os2u kingfisher project gutenberg selfpublishing. Their primary purpose was to provide the coast guards early anti.
Contribute information do you have photos or additional information to add. References navy serial number search results os2u3 kingfisher 5985. Air arm received 100 machines with float and wheel gear, entering service as kingfisher is. The os2u could also operate on fixed, wheeled, taildragger landing gear. The vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Glenn hoover plastic model builds how to build kitty hawks. Octopus 172 vought os2u kingfisher internet modeler. Legendary world war i ace eddie rickenbacker owed his life to a vought os2u kingfisher. I ordered this book that was about the history of the kingfisher sea plane used as a spotter, and air sea rescue air craft in ww2 it was deployed on battle ships.
The os2u3 was the most numerous variant of the kingfisher with over 970 examples built, and the only version of the kingfisher to be exported. Unless otherwise indicated, all photos by michael benolkin. Voir plus didees sur le theme avion militaire, hydravion, militaire. Nowadays, with the advent of modern tooling and the ever increasing use of computer assisted design and slide moulds, the limits of what can be achieved in scale models has greatly surpassed what was feasible with plastic kits 30, 20 or even 10 years ago. A most extensive aid in the modeling of the os2u kingfisher, as well as a great source of information on the aircraft. Like all warpaint titles, plenty of pretty pictures support the subject. How to build kitty hawks os2u kingfisher model by glenn hoover createspace publishing.
Glenn hoover plastic model builds how to build kitty. Performance was modest because of its lowpowered engine. The os2u1, now designated as the kingfisher, was armed with a fixed browning. As scale modelers, we all know that there can be glitches, oversights, nuances, and occasionally counterproductive parts of the instructions. Nov 23, 2015 the os2u kingfisher was a bigger more capable aircraft with 450 horse power. Kingfisher is a leading international publisher of illustrated information books, with a readership ranging from preschoolers taking their first steps into the world of nonfiction to students who find our encyclopedias to be an essential support to their research. Navy observation plane of the war, with excellent construction and visibility. As usual with squadron signals books, its filled with plenty of photographs, informative text, and a centerfold section of color illustrations. All variants are covered including the xos2u4 and those made by the naval aircraft factory. So, my purpose here will be to step by step the exterior painting and weathering to. Vought os2u kingfisher october 12, 2015 pe matt aircraft, allied aircraft, faa, raaf, usn 0 the os2u kingfisher was designed in the late 1930s as an intended replacement for the biplane curtiss soc seagull, but in the event both aircraft would end up serving together. Vought os2u2 3 kingfisher beginning in march 1942 the coast guard received the first of 76 kingfishers.
Because of the limited passenger capacity, a number of rescues were made by lashing survivors to the wings and taxiing on the surface to land or a ship or submarine rendezvous. Discussion vought os2u kingfisher electric warbirds. Navy for a twoseat observation aircraft that could be either land or water based and was small enough to operate from a battleship. So when i found a good bargain on ebay, o bought this kingfisher. Os2u kingfisher in action aircraft no book by al adcock.
In 2006, moved to precision aerospace at wangaratta for additional restoration. Os2u 5750 crashed february 1, 1944 os2u 5906 crashed february 1, 1944 os2u 5985 assigned to raaf as kingfisher a482. Vought os2u kingfisher 24 yokosuka e14y glen 7 yokosuka k4y 1 top. The vought os2u kingfisher was a catapultlaunched, observation floatplane. Cwpa3this is the third book by classic warships in the aircraft pictorial series and the second book authored by dana bell. Mar 16, 2018 the vought os2u kingfisher was an american catapultlaunched observation floatplane. Os2u kingfisher by dana bell classic warships publishing. Os2u kingfisher scout plane with five mousetrap antisubmarine rockets mounted under one wing for testing purposes, banana river, florida, united states, 11 dec 1942. In addition to the us navy the kingfisher found itself in the service of the fleet air arm and the raaf as well as flying for chile, argentina, mexico, uruguay. The kingfishers were modified for coast guard use and were designated os2u3s. Navy vought os2u2 kingfisher seaplane in flight in early 1942. List by royal australian air force raaf serial number os2u a482 5985 under restoration at precision aerospace.
Ugly ducklings the vought os2u kingfisher news war thunder. Glenn hoover plastic model builds llc has released their first howtobuild book on a large scale plane, following a series of seven similar books specific to building certain 148 aircraft and helicopters. Text next turns to international kingfisher use then swiftly segues to an airframe and performance brief, before recapping wwii combat service. Voughts versatile kingfisher served as a gun spotter, patrol plane. Rex beisel, a design engineer at voughtsikorsky aircraft company, crafted the os2u in 1937. Vought os2u3 kingfisher is recovered uss baltimore ca68 after she had rescued lieutenant junior grade george m. The design dated to a 1937 request for bids from the u. The os2u 3 was the most widely produced version of the kingfisher, numbering over 970 aircraft. Irreplaceable reference for modelers and aviation fans. A formation of os2u kingfisher aircraft in flight, 1943. Performance was modest, because of its light engine. Vought os2u kingfisher shipborne reconnaissance scout. The os2u kingfisher was a product of the vought aircraft firm, appearing initially as the vs. Stay up to date on the latest stories and events with our newsletter.
Spanning just 48 pages, vought os2u kingfisher begins with design, development and initial deployment notes. Vought os2u3 kingfisher national air and space museum. Paper aviation website has books and magazines of this aircraft you can download them now. Beisel also designed the vought f4u corsair fighter see nasm collection. His first book was published by osprey publishing in 2008. Like his previous book on the vindicator this one is packed full of useful information, photos, and drawings. Navys primary shipbased, scout and observation airplane during world war ii.
This is aircraft pictorial 3 os2u kingfisher by dana bell. Their primary purpose was to provide the coast guards early antisubmarine efforts along the coastlines of the united states. Beginning with the discussion of the prototype the book then moves into production models and service. Displayed at the mildura museum and restored using other kingfisher parts. This was followed by an order for 158 os2u 2s the majority of which were wheeled examples and 1006 os2u 3s. Home aircraft manuals sz voughtsikorsky os2u kingfisher these manuals are supplied in adobe pdf format, and delivered via digital download, processed within 2448 hours. Vought os2u kingfisher images gallery detailing the shipborne reconnaissance scout floatplane below are images of the vought os2u kingfisher shipborne reconnaissance scout floatplane. Americas iconic wwii floatplane enjoys warpaint treatment in the 111th installment of the perennially popular series. Voughtsikorsky aircraft divisions os2u kingfisher was the u. This book details the kitty hawk os2u kingfisher kit, and no, this is not just another build book, this takes a completely different.
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